EA SPORTS Unveils Wii-Specific ''All-Play'' Line of Games
Electronic Arts Inc. (Nasdaq:ERTS) has unveiled new game details and the unique line-look for its “EA SPORTS™ All-Play” products shipping this summer and fall for the Wii™. Designed for social play and featuring unique controls, distinct presentation and a style of play that is inviting to players of all skill levels, EA SPORTS will ship five “All-Play” games in 2008, including next month’s NCAA® Football 09 All-Play.
“The Wii platform and the Wii consumer are looking for a very unique sports experience,” said Peter Moore, president of EA SPORTS. “We’re excited to take five of our most popular franchises and develop them from the ground up exclusively for the Wii, with unique controls, unique presentation, unique modes and even unique packaging. Whether you’re an EA SPORTS veteran or a rookie gamer, EA SPORTS All-Play levels the playing field and delivers a fresh new gaming experience.”
AxleTech International and BAE Systems Enter Long Term Supply Agreement for High Speed Planetary Axles
AxleTech International, a specialist in high-speed planetary axles for the defense, off-highway, and specialty truck markets, has entered into a long term supply agreement (LTSA) to furnish 5000 Series 5G™ axles to BAE Systems for its RG33 4x4 and 6x6 vehicles. The RG33 has secured awards for over 2,200 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles in both Category I and Category II. The RG33 has also been awarded the Army’s Medium Mine Protected Vehicle (MMPV) program, which forecasts approximately 1,800 vehicles over eight years.
The agreement, including option years, extends through 2012 and covers both original equipment and spare axle requirements. The LTSA is expected to generate over $160 Million in AxleTech revenue based on projected volume.
The exclusive LTSA guarantees the supply of axles for BAE’s survivability-enhanced RG33 vehicles. These vehicles use AxleTech’s new, upgraded 5000 Series 5G™ high-speed planetary axles which have been designed and constructed with enhanced impact resistant and energy absorbing materials. The design offers increased payload capacity for heavier, up-armored requirements and is capable of withstanding the high dynamic shock loads increasingly required in theater. These 5G™ axles maintain all of the other benefits of the 5000 Series™ high-speed planetary axle family, including mobility, automotive performance, and superior ground clearance.
The agreement, including option years, extends through 2012 and covers both original equipment and spare axle requirements. The LTSA is expected to generate over $160 Million in AxleTech revenue based on projected volume.
The exclusive LTSA guarantees the supply of axles for BAE’s survivability-enhanced RG33 vehicles. These vehicles use AxleTech’s new, upgraded 5000 Series 5G™ high-speed planetary axles which have been designed and constructed with enhanced impact resistant and energy absorbing materials. The design offers increased payload capacity for heavier, up-armored requirements and is capable of withstanding the high dynamic shock loads increasingly required in theater. These 5G™ axles maintain all of the other benefits of the 5000 Series™ high-speed planetary axle family, including mobility, automotive performance, and superior ground clearance.
Major Japanese OEM Selects InPlay’s Digital Pen and Touch Solutions for Rugged Tablet PCs
InPlay Technologies (NASDAQ: NPLA) has received a conditional purchase order for its dual-mode, digital pen-and-touch solution from a leading Japanese electronics manufacturer. InPlay’s technology has met a full range of rigorous testing and is designed into an updated line of rugged tablet PCs. The purchase order is contingent upon successful completion of pre-production qualification.
“We feel that it is a strong validation of our technology and the benefits we bring to this market to be selected by a major Japanese OEM. Our digital pen and touch screen product is designed to deliver a high-quality user experience consistent with our customer’s stringent requirements for durability,” said Ramesh Ramchandani, president and COO, InPlay.
Once final requirements are met, production is expected to begin in fourth quarter 2008. InPlay estimates that the project will generate approximately $1 million in revenue annually.
InPlay offers the only digital communication pen technology on the market, bringing significant advantages over traditional analog products. With InPlay’s integrated digital pen and touch solutions, the system automatically recognizes pen or finger input, allowing the user to choose the most natural and effective input method. The system also incorporates palm rejection to avoid unintentional input, thereby creating a comfortable user experience. The active digital pen optimizes handwriting recognition and allows for added digital features, while the touch screen offers a quick intuitive interface for cursor selection and navigation.
“We feel that it is a strong validation of our technology and the benefits we bring to this market to be selected by a major Japanese OEM. Our digital pen and touch screen product is designed to deliver a high-quality user experience consistent with our customer’s stringent requirements for durability,” said Ramesh Ramchandani, president and COO, InPlay.
Once final requirements are met, production is expected to begin in fourth quarter 2008. InPlay estimates that the project will generate approximately $1 million in revenue annually.
InPlay offers the only digital communication pen technology on the market, bringing significant advantages over traditional analog products. With InPlay’s integrated digital pen and touch solutions, the system automatically recognizes pen or finger input, allowing the user to choose the most natural and effective input method. The system also incorporates palm rejection to avoid unintentional input, thereby creating a comfortable user experience. The active digital pen optimizes handwriting recognition and allows for added digital features, while the touch screen offers a quick intuitive interface for cursor selection and navigation.
Sports Blackouts No Longer Keep DIRECTV Viewers in the Dark
DIRECTV scores another first in sports broadcasting technology with GameSearch™, a new search-engine based technology that illuminates the problem of local sports game blackouts for frustrated fans. When a DIRECTV receiver is tuned-in to a channel with a blacked-out game, GameSearch™ recognizes the blackout and immediately looks to see if the game is on another channel.
Sports blackouts, a long time source of frustration and confusion for sports fans, occur when a sporting event is not televised in a certain market to protect the teams, the sports leagues, and the stations, who are the rights-holders to the game broadcast. Regardless of the specific sport or league, the end result is always the same – perplexed fans frustrated at the inability to view their desired game broadcast.
GameSearch will automatically recognize when the DIRECTV receiver is tuned-in to a channel with a sports blackout. The search engine will immediately scan the DIRECTV channel lineup to find alternative channels that may be broadcasting the blacked-out game. If a non-blacked out broadcast of the game is found, GameSearch displays an on-screen message giving the viewer the option to tune in to that channel. If a non-blacked out version is not available, an on-screen message will let the viewer know the game is not available. When a game is scheduled to be recorded on a DVR, GameSearch will find the game that is not in black-out and automatically record it.
Sports blackouts, a long time source of frustration and confusion for sports fans, occur when a sporting event is not televised in a certain market to protect the teams, the sports leagues, and the stations, who are the rights-holders to the game broadcast. Regardless of the specific sport or league, the end result is always the same – perplexed fans frustrated at the inability to view their desired game broadcast.
GameSearch will automatically recognize when the DIRECTV receiver is tuned-in to a channel with a sports blackout. The search engine will immediately scan the DIRECTV channel lineup to find alternative channels that may be broadcasting the blacked-out game. If a non-blacked out broadcast of the game is found, GameSearch displays an on-screen message giving the viewer the option to tune in to that channel. If a non-blacked out version is not available, an on-screen message will let the viewer know the game is not available. When a game is scheduled to be recorded on a DVR, GameSearch will find the game that is not in black-out and automatically record it.
Azaleos OneServer Virtual Edition Named “Best of TECH•ED 2008 Finalist” by Windows IT Pro AND SQL Server Magazines
Azaleos® Corporation, the managed Microsoft messaging services company, today announced that its OneServer Virtual Edition was named a finalist for the “Best of Tech•Ed 2008 IT Professional Awards” in the messaging category by Penton Media’s Windows IT Pro® and SQL Server Magazine®. OneServer Virtual Edition is a service endpoint appliance for the company’s remote management services for Microsoft Exchange.
“OneServer Virtual Edition is the only commercially shipping product that deploys Microsoft Exchange in a VMware virtualized environment for superior disaster recovery, more cost-effective physical hardware utilization, and reduced power consumption,” said Keith McCall, CTO of Azaleos. “Being named a finalist for the coveted Best of Tech•Ed 2008 IT Professional Awards is an honor and additional measure of validation for the innovation Azaleos is bringing to market.”
The Best of Tech•Ed 2008 Awards recognize companies who offer innovative products in the industry. The judges reviewed over 220 products and services submitted for the contest and chose 29 finalists to be interviewed at the Tech•Ed 2008 IT Professionals Conference in Orlando, Fla. Winners will be announced on June 12 at an evening reception for all of the finalists and at www.WindowsITPro.com/awards on June 13.
“OneServer Virtual Edition is the only commercially shipping product that deploys Microsoft Exchange in a VMware virtualized environment for superior disaster recovery, more cost-effective physical hardware utilization, and reduced power consumption,” said Keith McCall, CTO of Azaleos. “Being named a finalist for the coveted Best of Tech•Ed 2008 IT Professional Awards is an honor and additional measure of validation for the innovation Azaleos is bringing to market.”
The Best of Tech•Ed 2008 Awards recognize companies who offer innovative products in the industry. The judges reviewed over 220 products and services submitted for the contest and chose 29 finalists to be interviewed at the Tech•Ed 2008 IT Professionals Conference in Orlando, Fla. Winners will be announced on June 12 at an evening reception for all of the finalists and at www.WindowsITPro.com/awards on June 13.
New Low Cost, High Performance 802.11 B/G (WiFi) Wireless Network Bridge - Connect Two Locations up to 5 Miles Apart for Only $318
HD Communications Corp., a company with wireless experience dating back to 1976, has introduced the HD26200, a complete outdoor wireless network bridge in the 802.11 B/G unlicensed 2.4GHz band that sells for only $318.
The HD26200 is made up of two high performance Ubiquiti network radios with integrated 17dbi dual polarity antennas that are configured in wireless bridge mode. The HD26200 bridge is also powered over ethernet, so no RF cables are required, only an outdoor CAT5 cable to bring both data and power to the radios.
"Since the introduction of WiFi radios people have tried to push the range of consumer level products by adding external antennas, RF cables, and WiFi amplifiers. The cost of those devices often totaled well over $500 and that was after they had already bought two D-Link® or Linksys® radios for $75 each," said Don Davis, President and CEO of HD Communications Corp. "Now they can have an FCC certified wireless bridge that will work better, look better, is easier to configure, and easier to install for less than $320."
HD Communications Corp. has been selling wireless equipment since 1991, far longer than most of their competitors, so when asked what makes this product so special Davis stated, "We are a solutions company first and a distributor second. If a product does not exist and the market requires it, we bring it to them. I have watched people struggle trying to make that other stuff work and sometimes it did. This works every time and outperforms other manufacturers' $10,000 wireless bridge solutions."
The HD26200 is made up of two high performance Ubiquiti network radios with integrated 17dbi dual polarity antennas that are configured in wireless bridge mode. The HD26200 bridge is also powered over ethernet, so no RF cables are required, only an outdoor CAT5 cable to bring both data and power to the radios.
"Since the introduction of WiFi radios people have tried to push the range of consumer level products by adding external antennas, RF cables, and WiFi amplifiers. The cost of those devices often totaled well over $500 and that was after they had already bought two D-Link® or Linksys® radios for $75 each," said Don Davis, President and CEO of HD Communications Corp. "Now they can have an FCC certified wireless bridge that will work better, look better, is easier to configure, and easier to install for less than $320."
HD Communications Corp. has been selling wireless equipment since 1991, far longer than most of their competitors, so when asked what makes this product so special Davis stated, "We are a solutions company first and a distributor second. If a product does not exist and the market requires it, we bring it to them. I have watched people struggle trying to make that other stuff work and sometimes it did. This works every time and outperforms other manufacturers' $10,000 wireless bridge solutions."
New Low Cost, High Performance 802.11 B/G (WiFi) Wireless Network Bridge - Connect Two Locations up to 5 Miles Apart for Only $318
HD Communications Corp., a company with wireless experience dating back to 1976, has introduced the HD26200, a complete outdoor wireless network bridge in the 802.11 B/G unlicensed 2.4GHz band that sells for only $318.
The HD26200 is made up of two high performance Ubiquiti network radios with integrated 17dbi dual polarity antennas that are configured in wireless bridge mode. The HD26200 bridge is also powered over ethernet, so no RF cables are required, only an outdoor CAT5 cable to bring both data and power to the radios.
"Since the introduction of WiFi radios people have tried to push the range of consumer level products by adding external antennas, RF cables, and WiFi amplifiers. The cost of those devices often totaled well over $500 and that was after they had already bought two D-Link® or Linksys® radios for $75 each," said Don Davis, President and CEO of HD Communications Corp. "Now they can have an FCC certified wireless bridge that will work better, look better, is easier to configure, and easier to install for less than $320."
HD Communications Corp. has been selling wireless equipment since 1991, far longer than most of their competitors, so when asked what makes this product so special Davis stated, "We are a solutions company first and a distributor second. If a product does not exist and the market requires it, we bring it to them. I have watched people struggle trying to make that other stuff work and sometimes it did. This works every time and outperforms other manufacturers' $10,000 wireless bridge solutions."
The HD26200 is made up of two high performance Ubiquiti network radios with integrated 17dbi dual polarity antennas that are configured in wireless bridge mode. The HD26200 bridge is also powered over ethernet, so no RF cables are required, only an outdoor CAT5 cable to bring both data and power to the radios.
"Since the introduction of WiFi radios people have tried to push the range of consumer level products by adding external antennas, RF cables, and WiFi amplifiers. The cost of those devices often totaled well over $500 and that was after they had already bought two D-Link® or Linksys® radios for $75 each," said Don Davis, President and CEO of HD Communications Corp. "Now they can have an FCC certified wireless bridge that will work better, look better, is easier to configure, and easier to install for less than $320."
HD Communications Corp. has been selling wireless equipment since 1991, far longer than most of their competitors, so when asked what makes this product so special Davis stated, "We are a solutions company first and a distributor second. If a product does not exist and the market requires it, we bring it to them. I have watched people struggle trying to make that other stuff work and sometimes it did. This works every time and outperforms other manufacturers' $10,000 wireless bridge solutions."
Digital River Signs Global E-Commerce Agreement with SanDisk
Digital River, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRIV), a leading provider of global e-commerce solutions, announced that it signed an e-commerce agreement with SanDisk Corporation, a global leader in flash memory products. Based on the agreement, Digital River will build, host and manage e-commerce stores to support the online sale of SanDisk’s line of flash memory data storage products in the United States and Canada starting in spring 2008, expanding to other countries throughout the year.
“We are pleased to be working with SanDisk to further extend its reach into online markets around the world,” said Joel Ronning, Digital River’s CEO. “Drawing upon our deep domain expertise in e-commerce and our global footprint, we can offer consumer electronics manufacturers a complete solution for building an effective online presence. We can help them take advantage of opportunities in a growing market where consumer buying habits and preferences are heavily influenced by the power of the Internet.”
“We are pleased to be working with SanDisk to further extend its reach into online markets around the world,” said Joel Ronning, Digital River’s CEO. “Drawing upon our deep domain expertise in e-commerce and our global footprint, we can offer consumer electronics manufacturers a complete solution for building an effective online presence. We can help them take advantage of opportunities in a growing market where consumer buying habits and preferences are heavily influenced by the power of the Internet.”
Onset Announces Wi-Fi-Based Monitoring Solution for Tracking Renewable Energy Systems Performance
Onset Computer Corporation, the “HOBO” data logger company, today unveiled the HOBO® U30/Wi-Fi Remote Monitoring System, a web-based monitoring system that provides real-time, remote access to energy and environmental data over any Wi-Fi network.
As the latest addition to Onset’s line of HOBO U30 Remote Monitoring Systems, the HOBO U30/Wi-Fi provides a simple and cost-effective means of verifying the effectiveness of green roofs, solar power systems, wind turbines, and other types of renewable energy systems. It accurately measures, records and documents critical performance data that can be used to obtain green/energy-related rebates and credits.
The HOBO U30/Wi-Fi combines rugged data logging hardware with integrated Wi-Fi communications, and is versatile enough to use in both indoor and outdoor environments. Users can easily and quickly plug in their choice of sensors and connect to a Wi-Fi network without having to worry about cumbersome communications cables or wiring. Sensors are available for measuring air temperature, relative humidity, sunlight, wind, kW, kWh, AC voltage, AC amps, DC amps, pressure, CO2, and more.
To view and analyze data, Onset offers HOBOlink™, a revolutionary new, web-enabled software platform. HOBOlink allows users to access current and historical data, set alarm notifications and relay activations, and manage and control remote HOBO U30/Wi-Fi systems right from their desktop.
As the latest addition to Onset’s line of HOBO U30 Remote Monitoring Systems, the HOBO U30/Wi-Fi provides a simple and cost-effective means of verifying the effectiveness of green roofs, solar power systems, wind turbines, and other types of renewable energy systems. It accurately measures, records and documents critical performance data that can be used to obtain green/energy-related rebates and credits.
The HOBO U30/Wi-Fi combines rugged data logging hardware with integrated Wi-Fi communications, and is versatile enough to use in both indoor and outdoor environments. Users can easily and quickly plug in their choice of sensors and connect to a Wi-Fi network without having to worry about cumbersome communications cables or wiring. Sensors are available for measuring air temperature, relative humidity, sunlight, wind, kW, kWh, AC voltage, AC amps, DC amps, pressure, CO2, and more.
To view and analyze data, Onset offers HOBOlink™, a revolutionary new, web-enabled software platform. HOBOlink allows users to access current and historical data, set alarm notifications and relay activations, and manage and control remote HOBO U30/Wi-Fi systems right from their desktop.
Image Systems 2MP & 3MP High Bright Color LCDs Enhance Workflow for Applications Requiring Both Grayscale and Color
Richardson Electronics (NASDAQ: RELL) today announced the release of the Image Systems high bright color LCD series for medical imaging. The FP2202CHBP (2MP) and FP2080CHBP (3MP) offer exceptionally high brightness and contrast ratios, making them ideal for diagnostic imaging and clinical applications requiring a fusion of grayscale and color imaging, such as PET, 3D, Cardiology and Nuclear Medicine.
Both displays emit a peak brightness of 600 cd/m2, which equates to a sustainable calibrated brightness of 450 - 500 cd/m2. The 21.3" FP2202CHBP provides a contrast ratio of 500:1 and 1200 x 1600 standard resolution. The 3MP FP2080CHBP offers a 20.8" screen with a 600:1 contrast ratio and standard resolution of 2048 x 1536.
Both displays emit a peak brightness of 600 cd/m2, which equates to a sustainable calibrated brightness of 450 - 500 cd/m2. The 21.3" FP2202CHBP provides a contrast ratio of 500:1 and 1200 x 1600 standard resolution. The 3MP FP2080CHBP offers a 20.8" screen with a 600:1 contrast ratio and standard resolution of 2048 x 1536.
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